Vol. 7, Issue 10, Part F (2025)

This study investigates the knowledge and adoption of pomegranate recommendations released by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, among farmers in Nashik district, Maharashtra - a region leading in pomegranate area and production. Employing an ex-post facto research design, data were collected from 120 respondents across 12 randomly selected villages in Satana, Deola and Malegaon tahsils for the year 2024-2025. Results reveal that according to their medium to high level of adoption, the majority of the farmers have adopted released varieties of the university likewise Bhagwa, Phule Bhagwa. The findings highlight the need to invent many more recommendations of pomegranate and other fruit also to be helpful for the farmers to enhance the adoption of sustainable practices. This research provides actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders to strengthen pomegranate cultivation, improve farmer livelihoods, and promote sustainable agriculture in Maharashtra.